Spring into Service: Cats Who Care
As we celebrate 150 years of the University of Northern Iowa, we honor our legacy not only through tradition, but also through service.
Throughout the spring 2026 semester, UNI students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends will come together to give back — strengthening the communities that have supported us for generations. Together we will demonstrate the power of Panther Nation’s collective impact.
We hope you will join with other Panthers to demonstrate we are "Cats Who Care."
In Partnership
In spring 2026, UNI will celebrate its tradition of service with a series of events. Alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited to take part, with Alumni Clubs leading service days throughout the semester.
Spring into Service: Cats Who Care is in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.
Spring 2026 Events
Spring 2026 includes a number of events, an invitation to all alumni to give back and a Day of Service.
- MLK Day of Service - Monday, January 19
- Pack the Dome kicks off our Spring into Service: Cats Who Care semester; open to all faculty, staff, staff, students, alumni and friends!
- Day of Service - Wednesday, April 8
- Campus-wide Day of Service
- Community Engagement Celebration Day - Friday, April 24
- A day to celebrate the impact of UNI/Community partnerships and impact; open to all faculty, staff, staff, students, alumni and friends!
Calling All Alumni!